The People Who Missed Christmas
Audio sermon by Gordon D. Venturella | 23:32 min
Sermons From the Edge Podcast
TOPIC: Christmas
REFERENCES: Luke 2: 7, Luke 10:41-43, Matthew 2:16, Luke 4:28-29
SERMON SUMMARY
One of my favorite childhood Christmas stories was The Grinch Who Stole Christmas. I was shocked as a youngster that anyone could be so evil as to want to steal Christmas. Since then, I've discovered that many people have had Christmas stolen from them. I'm not talking about those who stoop to stealing Christmas presents from under the tree. I'm talking about those who have the real meaning of Christmas stolen from them because of the attitudes that they foster and allow to grow in their spirit.
In this sermon we will take a look at those who missed the First Christmas even though it happened all around them. While they were actual participants in the drama, the meaning and fulfillment passed them by. The similarities between that first cast of misguided characters and people today are striking. Listen to this sermon to find out who they are and to learn from what they missed.
REFERENCES: Luke 2: 7, Luke 10:41-43, Matthew 2:16, Luke 4:28-29
SERMON SUMMARY
One of my favorite childhood Christmas stories was The Grinch Who Stole Christmas. I was shocked as a youngster that anyone could be so evil as to want to steal Christmas. Since then, I've discovered that many people have had Christmas stolen from them. I'm not talking about those who stoop to stealing Christmas presents from under the tree. I'm talking about those who have the real meaning of Christmas stolen from them because of the attitudes that they foster and allow to grow in their spirit.
In this sermon we will take a look at those who missed the First Christmas even though it happened all around them. While they were actual participants in the drama, the meaning and fulfillment passed them by. The similarities between that first cast of misguided characters and people today are striking. Listen to this sermon to find out who they are and to learn from what they missed.
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From this sermon...
“When smugness and satisfaction sets in and we reach back in our spiritual easy chair and we flip on the No Vacancy sign of our spiritual lives, we can miss out on important events like the birth of the Savior being born right under our noses.” -Gordon Venturella“For some, prosperity is more disastrous to their faith than suffering.” -Gordon Venturella
“Our lives are that roadside motel. And Jesus travels past the road of our life - looking for a place to take up residence. The question is, what does He find? An Open Door, or a No Vacancy sign?” -Gordon Venturella
Recommended Books
The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Languageby Eugene H. Peterson
Helpful Links
biblegateway.comLook up a verse.
